TEFNET24: Reference Packet Optical Network Topology for Edge to Core Transport [Invited]

This topology, inspired by the actual network deployments of Telefónica in medium-sized countries in Europe and America, integrates both IP and optical (DWDM) layers to provide a comprehensive framework for network design, optimization, and analysis.

Our primary contribution is the development of an open-source benchmarking network, accessible to both researchers and industry professionals. This resource aims to facilitate the study and advancement of integrated IP and optical networks, allowing researchers to address key challenges such as traffic aggregation, latency reduction, cost efficiency, and support for advanced applications. We provide guidelines for utilizing this benchmark network, enabling users to evaluate and enhance their solutions for AI-driven network management, ultra-reliable low-latency communication, enhanced mobile broadband, and massive machine-type communication.